Jake Knight

 Executive summary

Jake is an Audit & Assurance Partner with BDO in Brisbane. His core focus areas include retail and e-commerce, technology and renewable energy, wholesale and distribution and partnering with clients to navigate evolving market challenges and ensure robust financial reporting.

Jake has experience working with publicly-listed companies and private groups in the UK, US and Australia, giving him extensive experience with complex regulatory environments and multi-market reporting requirements.

With more than 11 years’ experience, Jake oversees audit services across a diverse range of industries. His deep understanding of the retail and e-commerce sectors supports dynamic and fast-growing businesses, helping them manage financial compliance, reporting and IPO readiness. His experience leading audits for retail and consumer product brands ensures they meet reporting obligations and stakeholder expectations.

Expertise

• External audit and assurance for listed and private groups
• Retail and e-commerce financial reporting
• Accounting for IPO transactions
• Investigating accountant’s reports for market listings
• Complex group audit management (ASX, TSX-V, LSE, AIM, NASDAQ)

Experience

• Retail and E-commerce - Auditing major retail and consumer product companies, fast-growth e-commerce platforms, and global online businesses.
• Technology and Media - Extensive international experience working with tech and media companies during his secondment in London.
• Renewable Energy - Audit services for emerging energy businesses.
• Wholesale and Distribution - Audit and advisory services for large distribution and logistics businesses.

Qualifications and affiliations

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)
• Graduate Diploma, CA ANZ
• Member, CA ANZ
• Registered Company Auditor